Irene M. Wilson Oct 15, 2008
She was proud to have fished every year on the Kenai River, flown in Bush planes at every opportunity, rode 30 miles at age 92 on the back of a snowmachine at Shell Lake, and loved to look at the clouds each day. Wilson is survived by her children; grandchildren Lisa Jeong, Todd Bigelow, Christin Driscoll, Lara Riley, Michael Furber, Ryan Furber, Dennelle Seetomona, Christopher Layfield, Laurel Chappel and Lesley Bunch; and 21 great-grandchildren in Connecticut, New York and Alaska. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Week 8 Football Preview and Schedule Oct 14, 2008
Northwood at Shell Lake. Siren at Birchwood-Weyerhaeuser. (The Insiders -- Wisconsin Prep)
Bulldogs miss out on chance to move up HON standings Oct 10, 2008
In the first two games in pool play, Chetek tied Shell Lake one game apiece and then tied New Richmond one game apiece. Due to total points scored by opponents, the Bulldogs were seeded fourth in their pool and faced Spring Valley in the first round of the tournament, losing two games by scores of 24-26 and 10-25. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Speakers: Now's a good time to recruit Oct 10, 2008
and Bob Meyer, president of Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College in Shell Lake, Wis. spoke about the need for manufacturers to recruit workers and to educate students as early as middle school about the availability of high-skilled jobs in the field. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Big Games Galore, Especially in Rock Valley Oct 8, 2008
Birchwood-Weyerhaeuser at Shell Lake. Bruce (Bye). (The Insiders -- Wisconsin Prep)
Northwest Wisconsin receives state economic development funds Oct 7, 2008
in Shell Lake is receiving three grants, totaling $215,000, to provide manufacturing work force training. Great Northern, a custom packaging and distribution firm, has been awarded $250,000 in Technology Zone tax credits to support a $3. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Week 6 Football Scoreboard Oct 5, 2008
Shell Lake 63, Siren 7. Shoreland Lutheran 28, Kenosha St. Joseph 27. (The Insiders -- Wisconsin Prep)
It's time for voters to stand for change--Lydia Chorpening Oct 3, 2008
Lydia Chorpening Shell Lake. The Chetek Alert 2008. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Parade of Homes to feature remodeled Chetek home Sep 18, 2008
2289 21st St., Rice Lake, built by Halle Custom Homes; * 1013 Colan Blvd., Rice Lake, built by MAC Construction of Barron County Inc.; * 1540 Grove St., Cumberland, built by Serenity Shores of Beaver Dam Lake; *1571 Oakwood Drive, Spooner, built by Country Bear Estates; * 4970 Degnar Road, Spooner, built by Country Bear Estates; * N6330 CTH B, Shell Lake, built by Katty Kunstruction; * 2713 26-7/8 Ave., Mikana, built by Halle Custom Homes; * 13895 Landing Road, Weyerhaeuser, built by Magic Sands... (Chetek Alert, WI)
Sheriff's department donates confiscated lights Sep 18, 2008
Thirty commercial grade grow lights seized in a recent drug raid were donated by the department to Ventures Unlimited of Shell Lake, a nonprofit organization that provides mentoring, therapy and training for the developmentally disabled ... Mike Grilley, director of the day center for Ventures Unlimited in Rice Lake, stated, Ventures Unlimited maintains sheltered workshops for the developmentally disabled in Shell Lake, Hayward and Rice Lake ... The Ventures Unlimited facilities at Shell Lake... (Menomonie Dunn County News, WI)
Week 3 Football Scores Sep 14, 2008
Shell Lake 44, Turtle Lake 0. Shiocton 12, Manawa Little Wolf 0. (The Insiders -- Wisconsin Prep)
Parade of homes to be held in September Sep 11, 2008
Other parade entries are in Rice Lake, Cumberland, Spooner, Shell Lake, Mikana and Weyerhaeuser. Featured builders include the aforementioned Ltruction and D. Larson Construction, as well as Halle Custom Homes, of Rice Lake, MAC Construction of Barron County Inc., of Rice Lake, Turcott Construction, of Cumberland, Country Bear Estates, of Spooner, Katty Kunstruction, of Rice Lake, and Magic Sands Construction, of New Auburn. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Top Four Spots in D-6 Remain the Same Sep 10, 2008
Stratford kept rolling along atop the Division 6 rankings after action in week two, while Shell Lake remained No. 1 in D-7 ... Shell Lake (1) beat Cameron 52-0. (The Insiders -- Wisconsin Prep)
Barron County Courthouse News Sep 4, 2008
Chad A. Otten, Chetek, vs. Jennifer D. Wetzel-Petersen, Shell Lake, $2,385. 38. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Letter to the Editor Sep 4, 2008
By: Lydia Chorpening, Shell Lake. September 03, 2008. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Week 1 Rankings: Divisions 6-7 Sep 2, 2008
Luke Gronning/Shell Lake ... Shell Lake (1) beat Winter 53-8. (The Insiders -- Wisconsin Prep)
Chetek playwright sees his play come to the stage Aug 28, 2008
The first, "Local Rules Apply," was written in the late 1990s and produced by the Theater in the Woods in Shell Lake in fall 2000-not long after he began writing "Final Intrusion." But, when he got to the final scene, he gave up on the play, feeling it was "garbage.". While working on a third play later that year, he happened to pull up "Final Intrusion" by mistake and began reading it for fun. (Chetek Alert, WI)
GPS use merits judicial review Aug 21, 2008
The beeper helped lawmen track the barrel to a cabin in Shell Lake, Wis. Authorities got a warrant and a methamphetamine lab was uncovered. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Shell Lake Team to Beat Again Aug 20, 2008
By PublisherDate: Aug 19, 2008 Shell Lake posted an unbeaten conference finish in 2007 but several league foes are gearing up to knock the Lakers off their perch this fall in the Lakeland Small chase. to read the rest of this story. (The Insiders -- Wisconsin Prep)
Tour to give tips on prairie restoration Aug 14, 2008
Following the prairie discussions, Mike Richter, owner of Back 40 Management of rural Shell Lake, will talk about establishment of wildlife food plots. Participants are encouraged to bring a sack lunch and engage in informal discussions of their woodland properties with NWWOA chapter officers and members. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Dog ownership is a right and a privilege--Ann Heinrich Aug 14, 2008
In recognition of RDO, Northwestern Wisconsin K-9 Club invites you to celebrate with us Sept. 7 at Memorial Park in Shell Lake. Canine Good Citizen Testing starts at 11 a.m., games and contests start at 12 p.m., and demonstrations start at 1 p.m. Come. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Sipple joins Boyceville as new principal Aug 8, 2008
He recently served in a similar capacity as a principal in the Shell Lake School District for 2007-2008 and began his tenure at Boyceville on Friday, Aug. 1 ... He has worked in the Hudson, Glidden, Prescott and Shell Lake districts prior to assuming his duties at Boyceville. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
St. Boniface welcomes Father Hornung Jul 24, 2008
He taught at several schools in Barron and Polk counties, including Rice Lake High School, Cumberland Middle School, Cumberland High School, and substituted in Turtle Lake, Clayton, Shell Lake and Luck. In 1993, Dolores received word she had cancer; she passed away in 2000. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Barron County Courthouse Report--July 23 Jul 24, 2008
First Supply LLC vs. Waterworks of Shell Lake Inc., $39,343. 21. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Village funds 'fly' to city Jul 22, 2008
BOYCEVILLE It appeared that Shell Lake would receive the village s 2005 entitlement of 150,000 for airport improvements until trustee Stanley Anderson reported that two persons had contacted him about the possibility of Menomonie receiving the funds. We are likely to receive more cooperation when we need money if we give the funds to a neighboring community in the county rather than to another municipality, Anderson stated. (Menomonie Dunn County News, WI)
UCP launches Harley raffle campaign Jul 17, 2008
Raffle tickets are on sale in Rice Lake, Turtle Lake, Cameron, Cumberland, Shell Lake, Chetek, Dallas, Barron, Dobie, Brill, Mikana and Hagen. UCP will sponsor a booth at the Barron County Fair. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Gay marriage does have its victims--Lydia Chorpening Jul 13, 2008
" Does that concern you? It does me! It will concern each of us! It will also concern every generation which is coming after us. On a recent newscast when Obama loudly exclaimed, "praise the Lord," my heart was pierced. Proclaiming all the "praise-the-lords" in the world without a godly lifestyle are only feigned expressions. Praising God is a lifestyle that portrays God to its fellowmen. It is not a flaunted one-liner intended to deceive or impress. I am humbled and grateful that the Lord... (Chetek Alert, WI)
2008 Division 7 Preseason Rankings Jul 6, 2008
Wisconsin High School Football and Basketball. com covers high school athletics in Wisconsin on the Scout. (The Insiders -- Wisconsin Prep)
2008 Third- and Fourth-Grade softball standings Jul 3, 2008
Cumberland 6 Shell Lake 5 ... Chetek 8 Shell Lake 6. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Records: Sunday, June 29 Jun 29, 2008
Dan Redmond and Lance Ottman participate at a week-long jazz band workshop in Shell Lake. 1968. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Wisconsin FFA Honors Outstanding Chapters & Members Jun 20, 2008
- Three Star Leader Award: Suzanne Deane, Adams-Friendship; Jenny Cain, Amery; Greg Rotering, Arcadia; Amy Kringle, Barron; Cheyne Wakeley, Berlin; Erika Palcic, Big Foot; Adam Moore, Black Hawk; Janelle Dahlka, Bloomer; Melissa Hoppe, Bonduel; Kortney Trumm, Boscobel; Matthew Schenk, Brodhead; Dormie Roberts, Burlington; Rosemary Gudex, Campbellsport; Jessica Klinker, Cashton; Hillary Friendshuh, Clear Lake; Kellie Behnke, Clintonville; Joy Pehler, Cochrane-Fountain City; Jeanie Untiedt, Colby;... (Agri-View, WI)
Stanley Rodeo line-ups set Jun 12, 2008
30 Cullan Hewitt, Shell Lake. 31 Greg L Hewitt, Shell Lake ... 55 Eric Olson, New Richmond and 56 Gary Olson, Shell Lake. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Farewell from one pastor to another--Jeff Martin Jun 12, 2008
After six years of what was originally a three-year call, he is being called a little bit more northward to the two-point parish of Sarona (yes, there is a church there) and Shell Lake. Greg, I still remember the day we met. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Pastor Harrell to be honored Jun 12, 2008
They are being reappointed to the Shell Lake United Methodist Church in July. A brunch will follow at 11:15 a.m.. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Restaurant inspections report Jun 7, 2008
Shell Lake Woodlands - 28055 I-45 North, The Woodlands. Courtyard - 1020 Lakefront Circle, The Woodlands. (Woodlands Villager, TX)
Spotlighters hold auditions Jun 5, 2008
In fall 2000, "Local Rules Apply" was seen at the Theatre-in-the-Woods at the Erica Quam Theater in Shell Lake. Kluge has also authored a third play, "Lam Moui Hai (and other facts of life)." For more information, visit www. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Track and field: State meet boys results May 31, 2008
1, Helstern (Shell Lake), 50. 75; 2, Thill (Webster), 51. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Area students receive degrees from UW-BC May 29, 2008
Jamie D. Hassemer, AnnaMarie C. Larson and Cassandra A. Strzelecki, of Chetek; Jessica F. Kilgore, of Amery; Jahnna Randall, of Balsam Lake; Jedidiah J. Fauske, Stephanie Jacobsen, Harun A. Kofiro, Andrew J. Mau, Sara A. Miller and Tyler C. Van Helden, of Barron; Ashley R. Swonger, of Barronet; Robin A. Ekblad, Nicole M. Finstad, Eric J. Landes and Glenn A. Wilson, of Birchwood; Tammy M. Peterson and Jason Vahlenkamp, of Bloomer; Timothy R. Accola and Jacob D. White, of Bruce; Jessica Hansen,... (Chetek Alert, WI)
Girls take fourth at conference meet May 22, 2008
6 timing at Shell Lake two weeks ago. After Swangim's first leg, the race was no longer in question. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Carolyn B. Guite May 10, 2008
Carolyn is survived by: her husband, Leon; two sons, Steve (Sandy) Jacobson of Shell Lake and Dave (Sandi) Guite of Eau Claire; two daughters, Chris Jacobson and Pat Guite both of Chippewa Falls; one sister, Jeanne Sedlacek of Chippewa Falls; seven grandchildren, Shane Jacobson, Megan Jacobson, Joshua (Becky) Jacobson, Abby Jacobson, Jennifer Guite, Scott Guite and Michael Guite; two great grandchildren, Lucas and Braden Jacobson; brother-in-law, Albert (Judy) Guite of Eau Claire; and many... (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Girls finish third at Shell Lake Invitational May 8, 2008
In desperate need of a meet after numerous cancellations, The Chetek High School girls track and field team traveled to Shell Lake on Monday and ran in the 11-team invitational ... Coming down the stretch with the final leg, it was Shell lake in the lead, Chetek running second and Frederic closing fast in third. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Barron County Courthouse News--April 17 Apr 17, 2008
Eric E. Hamer, 19, Shell Lake, pleaded guilty/no contest to defrauding innkeeper (March 10) on April 9. The court ordered him to pay a fine of $186 and restitution of $34. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Lawrence F. Miner (1933-2007) (1) Apr 14, 2008
three daughters, JoAnn M. (Glenn) Hile of Shell Lake, Wis. Mary Margaret Miner (Gary Stenseth) of Rice Lake and Patricia E. (Jesse) Hayden, also of Shell Lake; nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Admissions rep to visit area high schools Mar 27, 2008
Thursday, April 3-Spooner High School at 9:15 a.m., Hayward High School at 11:30 a.m., Northwood High School at 1:30 p.m., and Shell Lake High School at 2:30 p.m.. To make an appointment for an individual on-campus advising session or to request a personal campus tour, contact the UW-BC student services office at 234-8024 or by e-mail at uwbcinfo@uwc. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Barron County Courthouse News--March 20 Mar 20, 2008
Lauren L. Arnold, 17, Shell Lake, was charged with defrauding innkeeper (March 10) on March 17. Eric E. Hamer, 19, Shell Lake, was charged with defrauding innkeeper (March 10) on March 17. (Chetek Alert, WI)
15 wrestlers earn slot on All-Chippewa County team Mar 16, 2008
Koehler also took fourth at the Shell Lake Challenge and eighth in the Northern Badger. It s a start, perhaps, to a bigger year next year. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Orris C. Boettcher Mar 2, 2008
Orrie was a member of the Shell Lake United Methodist Church, past member of Bethany United Methodist Church in Madison, Wisconsin Retired Educators Association, Rice Lake Elks Lodge, US-55 Scouting Squadron-Retired, Methodist Men s Club, Madison Area Retired Educators, and AARP. ... A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, March 3, 2008 at Glenview Assisted Living in Shell Lake under the guidance of Rev. Charles Wendt of Shell Lake United Methodist Church ... Memorials may be... (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Obituaries for Saturday, March 1, 2008 Mar 1, 2008
LA CROSSE/SHELL LAKE, Wis. William Bill K. Hurd, 85, of La Crosse and formerly of Shell Lake died Friday, Feb. 29, 2008, at Hillview Health Care Center, La Crosse. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Local students face off during spelling bee Feb 28, 2008
Joseph's, Nick Opdahl; Rice Lake, Adam Crotteau; River Falls, Kyle Duex; Shell Lake, Garrett Ceaglske; Somerset, Ben Martell; Spooner, Kaylee Thornley; St. Croix Central, Logan Nelson; Turtle Lake, Ashley Lahti; Unity, Dawn Michaelson. Dawn Michaelson, of Unity, took the championship award at Turtle Lake and Ashley Lahti, of Turtle Lake, took second place. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Iditarod Trail Invitational promises a slog Feb 25, 2008
"Shell Lake had 40 inches (of snow) in the last three days,'' Merchant said. That's enough to go waist to chest deep on most people, and it only took snow knee deep to scare off nearly half of the field for the shorter Susitna 100 (miles) and Little Su 50K races last weekend. Merchant isn't expecting that to happen with the Invitational. Most people, he noted, have invested so much -- both financially and emotionally --in getting to McGrath or Nome, they'll at least give the race a go and see... (Anchorage Daily News)
Wrestling: Balsiger brings home title Feb 24, 2008
Kvapil also defeated Shell Lake s Willie Christ Saturday. Chi-Hi s Alec Schindler and Cadott s Mike Sonnentag and Josiah Yeager earned fifth place finishes while Bloomer s Andy Marquardt took sixth as the consolation bracket came to a conclusion. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Wrestling: Balsiger, Yeager vy for state titles Feb 23, 2008
Kvapil wrestles Shell Lake s Willie Christ (40-10) today. Bloomer s Andy Marquardt defeated Pewaukee s John Hrabik in the quarterfinals at 152 pounds in Division 2, but then lost to Luxemburg-Casco s Zac Cibula by pin, 3:32. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Results from WIAA wrestling meet Feb 23, 2008
Hwt - Malechek (45-1), Kewaunee, dec. Anderson (43-2), Ladysmith, 7-1; Erickson (39-3), Blair-Taylor, dec. Curtis (44-8), Shell Lake, 3-0 ... 140 - Kvapil, Cornell-Gilman, dec. Brendemuehl, Michicot, 5-2; Garcia, Cedar Grove, dec. Lincks, Waterloo, 8-6; Marquardt, Stratford, pinned Smith, Elcho, 3:34; Domke, Viroqua, dec. Christ, Shell Lake, 12-0 ... Hwt - Anderson, Ladysmith, dec. Schultz, Ozaukee, :29; Malechek, Kewaunee, pinned Oates, River Ridge-Cassville, 0:54; Erickson, Blair-Taylor, dec.... (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Blair-Taylor’s Erickson advances to state finals Feb 23, 2008
He ll finally get that chance tonight after beating Shell Lake s John Curtis (44-8) 3-0 in a 285-pound semifinal match Friday night at the Kohl Center. I ve wanted this since my freshman year, said Erickson, who won his 100th and 101st career matches on Friday and wrestles Kewaunee senior James Malechek (45-1) in the championship bout. (Winona Daily News, MN)
McKenna, Quam dodge carnage for Iron Dog victory Feb 18, 2008
Tyler Aklestad and Tyson Johnson in Tanana southbound; Evan Booth and Shane Barber in Ruby southbound; Todd Minnick and Nick Olstad in Ruby southbound; Andrew Zwink and James Spikes in Ruby southbound; Daniel Paajanen and Lahka Peacock in Unalakleet; Louie Carlo and Tom Kriska in White Mountain southbound; Calvin Peterson and Jason Peterson in Nome; Tyler Brown and Troy Wilbur in Nome; Randy Hunter and David Branholm in Nome; Rick Fleming and Tim Bruns in Nome; Robbie Muir and Don Seidler in... (Anchorage Daily News)
Wrestling: Blair-Taylor's Capouch advances Feb 18, 2008
Team scores: Cadott 76, Clear Lake 45, Ladysmith 43, Stratford 40, Unity 36, Shell Lake 33, Spring Valley/Elmwood 32 ... Third: Wienke (Clear Lake) pinned Knoop (Shell Lake), 5:41 ... True second: Marquardt (STFD) pinned Christ (Shell Lake), :34. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Division 3 wrestling: Four area wrestlers win sectional crowns Feb 17, 2008
The 285-pounder finished fourth after losing to Shell Lake s John Curtis, 12-6, in the third place match. Cadott s Roy Munroe, David Guns, Ryan Peterson and Shane Geissler were unable to place in the top three. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Derald 'Bud' Newton Feb 14, 2008
He was married to Gloria Severude Nov. 6, 1992, at Shell Lake. Derald enjoyed hunting, fishing, sports, fixing things, visiting with people and he especially loved his little dog, Dixie. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Iron Dog unleashed Feb 11, 2008
He was worried about finishing and not breaking down, and early on the pair had settled into last place leaving Shell Lake. "These things gotta get you to the finish line," he said. (Anchorage Daily News)
Tuesday's Postponements Jan 30, 2008
Shell Lake vs. Cameron, ppd ... Grantsburg vs. Shell Lake, ppd. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Prep roundup: Chi-Hi second to Old Abes Jan 20, 2008
In Shell Lake, Bloomer had a solid day at the Shell Lake Challenge with three wrestlers bringing home championships. Jordan Poirier won the title at 103 pounds with a 4-0 record. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Wrestling team wraps up opponents in duals, invite Jan 17, 2008
Alex Peper (Unity) won by major decision over Dobbins, 13-3; won by pin over Dustin Hale (Norwood Young America) in 3:49; Alec Hopke (Shell Lake) won by decision over Dobbins, 6-2; decisioned Nick Campbell (St ... Pinned Taylor Sempf (nonscoring JV) in 2:47; pinned Tim Walter (Norwood Young America) in 3:06; pinned Gabe Skluzacek (Shell Lake) in 1:02; pinned Zach Rivard (Cameron) in 3:44; major decisioned Dustin McKinney (Unity) 11-3 ... Pinned Grant Blihovde (Cameron) in 0:32; pinned Cole... (Chetek Alert, WI)
We need to change--Lynda Chorpening Jan 10, 2008
Lynda Chorpening Shell Lake. The Chetek Alert 2008. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Wrestling: Saturday's Bi-State semifinal and championship results Dec 31, 2007
Team scores: Shell Lake 191, Viroqua 160 ... Championship: Hohlstein (Portage) dec. Curtis (Shell Lake) 5-0; Third place: Tobin (Hudson) pinned Herman (Bloomington Kennedy) 3:53 ... Semifinals: Hohlstein (Portage) 11-1 dec. Tobin (Hudson) 5-2; Curtis (Shell Lake) pinned Starrett (Prairie du Chien) 3:03. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Friday's Scores Dec 22, 2007
Webster 61, Shell Lake 37. West Bend West 49, West Bend East 43. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
